LSU, FSU Cut Players in response to Criminal Charges

Houston, TX - Following an altercation that resulted in serious injuries to at least four bystanders, Houston Police have arrested several former members of the Florida State and Louisiana State football teams. The incident occurred around 3 AM at a post-prom party following the Sam Houston High School prom. A horde of college football players attended the party including members of Florida State, Louisiana State, Louisiana Tech, Houston, Texas, Texas A&M, Alabama, and Tennessee.

Police Chief Brick Busser told the media that problems started at the party after FSU Fifth Year Senior Kicker Justin Walden propositioned the date of LSU DE Signee Albert Robertson. Robertson and Walden got into a physical altercation by the pool. Busser said "The altercation really escalated quickly. Things really got out of hand. We can't confirm it at this time, but we believe one of the high school kids tried to kill someone with a Trident. No one knows who it was, it appears the culprit is laying low for awhile, maybe has a safe house to stay at. At this time he's probably wanted for attempted murder."

All in All, 30 Players have been dismissed from the LSU and FSU. LSU dismissed 17 players following the incident. "It's a shame that these young men thought they had to go to an after-prom party to hunt for girls," said UTVOL54. "Everyone knows Baton Rouge is the Panama City of the bayou, they could have stayed in town and had the pick of the litter." ................."Plus the corndog cologne smell is really only popular here, they should have known they weren't going to pick up any ladies out of state.".........."i felt it best for the team to go ahead and release them from their scholarships as players. However, we have re-assigned them as student managers and film guys. We will have the very best student manager/film guy intramural team that money can buy!"

FSU Coach cjohnchavis was not as forgiving as coach UTVOL54. The Seminole leader dismissed Walden and twelve other players involved in the incident. In a statement released this morning cjohnchavis stated "actions such as these cannot, must not, and will not be tolerated. It casts a bad light on everything we are trying to do at this university. The actions are criminal, and involved poor decisions by young men who were at a place they should not have been. The young men who are signees and have not joined the team, will also be dismissed. "

Criminal charges have been filed against eleven players involved. Walden has been charged with a felony Propositioning of a Minor, public intoxication and misdemeanor assault. LSU players, Robertson, and CB Barnett were charged with misdemeanor assault. New Tiger signees McClain and Willis were cited for underage consumption. FSU had six other players charged. TE Tim Carter, DE Craig Walker, and DE T.J. Hill were charged with disorderly conduct. Signees Mark Davis, Jerrell Lewis, and Eric Doty were charged with underage consumption. Houston police have not ruled out other misdemeanor charges against anyone at the party.

Coach Lane Kiffen also commented on his players' involvement. Kiffen stated that no players would be dismissed and "I really think this will help our recruiting in Texas. It's like we are saying that were here to raid your state, so get used to it. I'm really pleased." Coaches at Houston, Texas, Texas A&M and Alabama had no comment.